The Small House at Allington

by Anthony Trollope

"The Small House at Allington" by Anthony Trollope is a novel published in 1864. It follows the Dale sisters, Lily and Bell, who live in modest circumstances on their uncle's estate. When charming London gentleman Adolphus Crosbie visits and proposes to Lily, their future seems bright. But social ambition and class pressures lead to heartbreak and betrayal. Meanwhile, devoted Johnny Eames hopes to win Lily's affection despite her shattered heart. This fifth Chronicle of Barsetshire explores love, loyalty, and the painful consequences of choosing status over genuine feeling.